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One-Stop-Shop For Business Sustainability

Published on Thursday, March 12 2015 12:14

Boulder County and the City of Boulder are re-launching the Partners for a Clean Environment (PACE) program as the one-stop-shop for business sustainability in Boulder County. PACE provides expert advising services, financial incentives and certification for businesses’ energy efficiency, waste reduction,

Area Vets Donate Time To Help Animals

Published on Thursday, March 12 2015 11:56

Each year the local veterinary community donates their time to provide low cost vaccination services and pet sterilization for the clients of the Longmont branch of Social Services. They also donate their time to

The Will Of The People

Published on Thursday, March 05 2015 13:42

The Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Board of Trustees last week (Friday, February 27) issued the following statement in regard to the Town of Lyons’ recovery housing “Change of Use” proposal for Bohn Park:

“The Great Outdoors Colorado Board will support the will of the people of Lyons as expressed in the March 24, referendum on the proposal to use a portion of Bohn Park to replace affordable housing lost in the September 2013 flood. GOCO policy and the 1996 grant contract in which GOCO provided funding to help the town acquire the park allows for a modification of use if certain criteria are met.

Free Safety Class

Published on Thursday, March 12 2015 11:36

The Boulder Police Department is offering Safety First for Adults from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on consecutive Thursdays, on the following dates: April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. Classes will be held at the Public Safety Building, which is located at 1805 33rd Street, in Boulder.

Scholarships Available For Multicultural Students

Published on Thursday, March 05 2015 11:25

Boulder County Community Action Programs (CAP) has scholarship monies to award to low-income students. Scholarships range from $500-$1,000 each and are made possible through proceeds from CAP’s Annual Multicultural Awards Banquet.

Applicants must meet the following criteria: minimum one-year residency in Boulder County; currently attending university, community college or technical school as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student; low- to moderate-income level

Preference is given to students actively involved in a student organization or the community.

NFRRSSMP Schedules Virtual Meeting April 13

Published on Tuesday, March 10 2015 08:48

The Northern Front Range Recreational Sport Shooting Management Partnership (NFRRSSMP) has scheduled a Virtual Meeting for April 13, 6-8 p.m. The Partnership is comprised of representatives from Larimer, Boulder, Gilpin and Clear Creek counties as well as the U.S. Forest

Service and Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Anyone with an interest in the Partnership’s Strategy for moving forward is encouraged to participate in the April 13 meeting.